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Hypoallergenic baby washing powder

hypoallergenic powdersIncreasingly, we are faced with the fact that children are allergic to household chemicals, in particular to detergent. What is it that causes such a reaction? Most likely, the matter is in the composition of the powder, and not in the child. Most powders are added harmful, but at the same time cheap components that cause allergies. The question arises, how to choose a hypoallergenic powder for washing children's clothes, so that it is as safe and effective as possible?

What is dangerous powder allergy?

Allergy to washing powder in different children can manifest itself in different ways, and some do not have it at all. Symptoms that occur in children are as follows:

  • redness on the skin, most often on the back, arms, legs;
  • peeling of the skin;
  • the appearance of small vesicles, a rash;
  • sneezing, dry cough and itching in the eyes.

allergy in a child

In severe cases, asthma attacks, severe swelling on the face may appear. In this case, you must immediately call a doctor who will diagnose, prescribe a medicine.

Even if the child does not have allergies, this does not mean that you can use ordinary powder, harmful components can penetrate the blood, accumulate and thereby affect the performance of internal organs. So, when purchasing a powder for children, you need to pay attention to its composition so that it is safe and hypoallergenic.

Safe Powder Composition

Safe washing powder is one that does not contain chemicals, but consists only of natural ingredients. But such powders simply do not exist, unless, of course, you made it yourself. The main components of a natural powder are:

  • soap;
  • soda;
  • lemon acid.

However, the effectiveness of such a powder may be low, and the shelf life will be short. Therefore, substances are added to the powder that wash away stubborn dirt, soften water and prevent excessive foam formation. Among such substances should not be:

  • phosphates - they are quite aggressive, cope well with spots, but also often cause allergies, affect the child’s immunity;
    Important! In many European countries, phosphates are prohibited for use, so pay attention to foreign powders.
  • zeolites are substitutes for phosphates, many write that they are less harmful, but in fact everything is not so. Zeolites can also cause allergies.
  • Surfactants - surface substances that enhance the action of the previous components, no powder can do without surfactants, but surfactants are different. Surfactants of plant origin in an acceptable dose are safe, but other types are harmful.
  • optical bleach - it lingers in the tissue fibers, then gets on the skin, which leads to dryness, redness, this component in good powders is replaced with oxygen bleach;
  • Perfumes and fragrances are strong allergens.

The remaining components, such as soda, sodium citrate, sodium silicate, salt, enzymes may be present in hypoallergenic powder. They will provide effective washing.

However, the presence of enzymes in the powder prohibits the washing of wool and silk. A substance such as saponin disinfects clothes during washing.

Product Overview

Conventionally, children's powders can be divided into several groups:

  1. Phosphate-free powders
  2. Hypoallergenic Powders
  3. Baby Powders - those that are marked 0+ or ​​the inscription for newborns.
  4. Baby powders for automatic machine
  5. Liquid detergents for washing children's clothes.

Under this paragraph, we consider safe washing powders marked "hypoallergenic." We will not rank them and say which powder is the best. You will check it yourself.

  • Garden Kids - the main components of soda powder, sodium citrate and natural soap, phosphates and zeolites, fortunately, are not in it. In addition, silver ions are present in the powder, which kill bacteria. The product is concentrated, and therefore is used sparingly.
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  • Umka - children's washing hypoallergenic powder for children from birth. The composition of the powder includes a surfactant (5%), soap powder (10%), sodium carbonate and silicate. The aromatic composition is alarming in the composition of such a powder, although the powder smells practically nothing. Manufacturer - Russia.
    Umka
  • Denkmit Ultra Sensitive - washing powder for hand and machine wash without fragrances and phosphates. It works at a temperature of 30 to 90 degrees. Powder is produced in Germany.
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  • Frau Schmidt Ocean Baby is a phosphate and zeolite-free powder made in Denmark. The composition contains enzymes, surfactants, citric acid, salt, sulfates. Hypoallergenic composition confirmed by clinical trials.
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  • Vish Baby - Israeli-made powder, the manufacturer claims that the powder does not cause allergies and does not irritate the skin. The composition does not contain phosphates, chlorine and other harmful substances. Alkaline and acid compounds, in addition to washing, give a disinfecting effect. However, the composition has a fragrance jasmine and oxygen bleach, so for children prone to allergies, it is better not to take such a powder.
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  • Bon Automat is a powder for washing children's clothes from birth. The composition of the powder includes soap, surfactants, enzymes, oxygen bleach and perfume without allergens. There are no phosphates and zeolites in the powder. The powder is concentrated, which means it needs less.
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  • Chu Chu Baby is a phosphate-free powder from Japan. A good soap based product, suitable for machine and manual washing. The composition does not contain perfumes, bleaches, but there is a surfactant. The powder is concentrated, consumed sparingly.
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  • LV micropowder is a hypoallergenic product from Finland, no phosphates, and Pav no more than 15%. The basis of the powder is soap and oxygen stain remover. The powder is approved against allergies and asthma.
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Tips

In conclusion of the article, we formulate some tips on how to choose the safest powder for washing children's things.

  • Be sure to read the composition indicated on the package. The powder should not contain phosphates and phosphonates, perfumes, the content of surfactants should not exceed 30% and then of plant origin,
  • Look for powder labeled hypoallergenic.
  • Inspect the integrity of the packaging; in a soft bag, pieces of powder should not be probed.
  • The washing efficiency of the powder will be higher if it contains oxygen bleach.
  • Pay more attention to powders of foreign, trusted manufacturers, for example, European and Japanese.
  • Before washing, check how the powder foams. A good powder will not produce too much foam, and the smell will be subtle or neutral.
  • It is better to buy hypoallergenic baby powder in a store to examine it externally. Try not to resort to buying on the Internet, after all, we are talking about a child.

Important! If children are prone to allergies, even with good powder, turn on the extra rinse function. This will increase the safety of your powder.

No matter what the composition of the washing powder (without phosphates, pav), you can only check its effectiveness yourself. After all, the same powder in some can cause allergies, while others do not, even if it is a hypoallergenic powder. Have a good choice!

   

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